The purpose of this blog is to provide families with precise, up-to-date
information on all of America World Adoption’s programs, helpful
resources and adoption stories. We pray that you are encouraged
by seeing God working in families through the Spirit of Adoption.

August 2015

August 31, 2015

"Elijah" is an active and smiling little boy. He loves playing with toys and being with his caretakers.

He was diagnosed with minor hydrocephalus and spina bifida. "Elijah" had surgery for his spina bifida on March 22, 2012. He had shunt surgery for his hydrocephalus on July 9, 2012. "Elijah" has recovered well from his surgeries and his caretakers note that his mental development is normal but his speech is delayed.

"Elijah" is on the CCCWA's shared list. He is designated by the CCCWA as a Special Focus file and he is from one of our agency’s orphanage partnerships. A family at any stage of the process is eligible to review this file.

Current America World families who are interested in adopting "Elijah" into their family should contact their Family Coordinator about him.

Families not currently in the process of adopting with America World should fill out a quick & simple free PRE-APPLICATION and our Intake staff will follow up with you right away.

Any questions about "Elijah" or any Waiting Child can be directed to our China staff at WaitingChildren@awaa.org or 800-429-2269.

Please note that America World offices will be closed one week from today, Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00 am Eastern time. Enjoy your holiday!

August 30, 2015

"Ryder" is a 7-year-old boy who can sit alone and crawl. He cannot stand alone. He has been diagnosed with poor physical development and language delays. His medical reports states that he has normal reflexes, but he has obvious increased muscular tension.

"Ryder" likes to play with other kids his age and likes to watch cartoons.

"Ryder’s" file is from one of our orphanage partnerships and is designated as Special Focus so a family at any stage of the adoption process is eligible to review his file.

Current America World families should contact their Family Coordinator to get more details about adopting "Ryder".

Families who are not currently in the process of adopting with America World should fill out a free PRE-APPLICATION and our Intake staff will follow up with you right away.

August 29, 2015

"Kacey" is a 12-year old girl who is introverted but likes to play with other children her age. She has been diagnosed with motor and language delays and congenital nystagmus of both eyes. Her file indicates cerebral palsy.

She can stand with assistance, but cannot stand up or walk alone. She can hold objects such as a toy but cannot tightly grasp objects. "Kacey’s" file suggests that she would benefit from therapy.

"Kacey’s" file is from one of our orphanage partnerships and is designated as Special Focus so a family at any stage of the adoption process is eligible to review her file.

Current America World families should contact their Family Coordinator to get more details about adopting "Kacey".

Families who are not currently in the process of adopting with America World should fill out a free PRE-APPLICATION and our Intake staff will follow up with you right away.

"Matthias" is a 7-year old boy that is extroverted and energetic. His caretakers say that he loves to watch cartoons and play with other kids his age.

"Matthias" has been diagnosed with poor motor development and language delay. He can walk but not very steadily. His medical exam notes that he does have normal muscular tension all four limbs, but suggests that he likely needs rehabilitation therapy to help with his motor development.

"Matthias’" file is from one of our orphanage partnerships and is designated as Special Focus so a family at any stage of the adoption process is eligible to review his file.

Current America World families should contact their Family Coordinator to get more details about adopting "Matthias".

Families who are not currently in the process of adopting with America World should fill out a free PRE-APPLICATION and our Intake staff will follow up with you right away.

"Shayla" about to turn 11-years old. She loves animals and playing outside. She can walk and run freely and go up and down stairs alone. She can communicate well with others and enjoys singing children’s songs.

"Shayla" has been diagnosed with mental delays and a congenital heart defect. Her medical file also notes conjunctival congestion of both eyes and clubbed finger (cyanosis of fingertip). It is suggested that a chromosome test be done for "Shayla" to test for Down syndrome.

Shayla’s file is from one of our orphanage partnerships and is designated as Special Focus so a family at any stage of the adoption process is eligible to review her file.

Current America World families should contact their Family Coordinator to get more details about adopting "Shayla".

Families who are not currently in the process of adopting with America World should fill out a free PRE-APPLICATION and our Intake staff will follow up with you right away.